West Indian Girl
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| West Indian Girl | |
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 West Indian Girl performing live, 2006
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Astralwerks |
| Website | http://www.westindiangirl.com/ |
| Members | |
| Robert James Francis Ten Amy White |
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| Former members | |
| Nathan Van Hala Mariqueen Maandig Mark Lewis |
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West Indian Girl is a rock band from Los Angeles.
The band's name comes from a type of lysergic acid (LSD) that was popular in the early 60s. The initials are also a reference to James' and Ten's previous band, "WIG"
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[edit] History
The band released their self-titled debut album in August 2004 on Astralwerks.
West Indian Girl's roots are in Detroit circa the early '90s, when singer and guitarist Robert James and bassist Francis Ten first met. After Ten moved to Los Angeles, the pair continued their collaboration through the mail until James followed his musical partner westward. Taking their name from a strain of early street LSD, James and Ten signed with EMI's alternative imprint Astralwerks and formed a proper band for live gigs. After the 2004 release of their self-titled debut album, West Indian Girl released a more dance-oriented remix EP in 2006. Parting company with Astralwerks after their two releases failed to ignite much notice, West Indian Girl signed with the indie label Milan Records and announced the release of their second proper album, 4th and Wall, in October 2007.
In August 2007, the band signed a pioneering recording and wireless distribution deal with digital media and entertainment company Flycell. The first single, Blue Wave, was released on September 25, 2007. The band released "4th On the Floor Remixes, Vol. 2" on January 6, 2009 on Smash Hit Music Co.
[edit] Members
- Robert James (guitar/vocals)
- Francis Ten (bass)
- Amy White (keyboards/vocals)
- Melissa Baldwin (vocals)
- Jesper Kristensen(drums)
- Former members
- Chris Carter (keyboards) 2004-05
- Nathan Van Hala (keyboards) 2006-09
- Mariqueen Maandig-(Reznor) (vocals) 2004-09
- Mark Lewis (drums) 2004-09
[edit] Discography
- West Indian Girl, August 24, 2004, Astralwerks ASW 78431
- Remix EP, August 15, 2006, Astralwerks ASW 70470
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- "Trip (Richard Fearless Remix)"
- "What Are You Afraid Of (Dert Remix)"
- "Miles From Monterey (L'arsen Mix)"
- "Hollywood (Gabin's Organic Mix)"
- "What Are You Afraid Of (Mercir[1] Remix)"
- "Hollywood (Mark Sgarbossa's '86 Club Mix)"
- "What Are You Afraid Of (King Britt Scuba Mix)"
- 4th & Wall, October 23, 2007
- 4th On The Floor (Remixes, Vol. 2) January 6, 2009
- We Believe, July 7, 2009 (B-sides and rarities collection), Origami Records
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